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Avoid Conventional scrubs and exfoliants, they are made with toxic ingredients such as fragrance, preservatives, parabens, and colorants, and also controversial ingredients such as clay, acids, and micro-beads.
❌ 𝘼𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙨: Other main ingredients often found in natural scrubs are lactic acid and glycolic acid. I find them to be too aggressive and they may create skin reactions. The SCCNFP: SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON COSMETIC PRODUCTS AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS reports glycolic acid as a skin irritant. ❌ 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨: If you are in another country check for micro-beads aka micro-plastic on your scrubs. Banned in the USA but still present in other countries. While in the USA microbeads are banned from cosmetics, they are still present in certain countries. if you are traveling there bring a plastic-free scrub with you!
Beat the microbeads: A European microbeads ban in scrubs and cosmetics was expected in 2022, so there are still many scrub products that are carrying toxic, polluting microbeads, dangerous for marine life and all of us. Especially in Greece, Poland and Spain read the labels and check that they do not contain the following:
1. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
2. Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
3. Styrene/ Acrylates Copolymer
4. Carbomer
5. Dimethicone
Greenwashing is when a brand pretends to be organic, eco-friendly, natural, or safe when it is not. They use misleading greenwashing techniques to convince you to buy their products!
Controversial preservatives:
❌ Potassium sorbate: considered a skin, eye, and respiratory irritant.
❌ Sodium benzoate: benzoic acid and vitamin C mix can cause cancer. Capable of causing contact urticaria
❌ Honeysuckle: creates benzoic acid. Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract and Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract.
❌ Citric Acid lab made: conventional cheaper lab-made citric acid AKA Manufactured citric acid (MCA) is derived from a mold. “Approximately 99% of the world’s production of MCA is carried out using the fungus Aspergillus niger, a known allergen, identified merely as “citric acid” in ingredients lists. The FDA has generally considered it safe, but no scientific studies were performed to evaluate the safety of MCA when ingested in substantial amounts and with chronic exposure.” Depends on which citric acid method a company wants to use. A synthetic option or natural. Synthetic is cheaper. You can ask a company which processes they use: Certificate of Authenticity COA.
✅ 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙗: Here are my current favorite scrubs made with organic, not abrasive or irritants, plant ingredients, and made with fresh natural ingredients! Result: smoother and glowing skin and softer beard.
Here are the best organic, sustainable, eco-friendly, microbead-free, and plastic-free scrubs on the market! 🌎
My number one organic men’s scrub brand recommendations are:
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🌿 Daemon is my number one men's skincare brand recommendation! There are not many men's deodorants on that market made with natural ingredients, but here they are!
Daemon Organic Men Beard & Face Scrub is made with organic ingredients.
A beard that’s well-brushed and exfoliated is comfortable, not itchy, and smells good. The scrub melts away dead skin and helps with all of the above. It gently exfoliates and allows for healthy hair growth, aids with ingrown hair, and keeps your face and beard fresh.
Rx: Use once per week. Wet hands to scrub a quarter-sized amount into the cleansed face and beard in a circular motion. Rinse and moisturize.
✅ Organic farming ingredients ✅ Organic essential oils ✅ 100% natural
INGREDIENTS: Sodium Chloride (Sea Salt), *Sucrose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, *Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, *Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, *Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Powder, Emulsifying Wax NF, *Miel/Mel/Honey, Glycerine. *Proprietary Blend of Essential Oils. *Ingredients from Organic farming.
🌿 The Alitura Meteorite Scrub is a sophisticated formulation of intelligent ingredients designed to optimize exfoliation. Powered by the Cosmic energy of Moroccan Meteorite Powder for an out of this world home facial experience.
Ultra-refined granules of Freshwater Pearl Powder and Bamboo Stem Cells gently polish for an instant, silky smooth complexion. Mandelic and Hyaluronic Acid initiate deeper cellular regeneration while an array of organic botanicals nourish and invigorate the skin leaving your complexion glowing brightly and feeling renewed.
INGREDIENTS: Water/Aqua, Bambusa Arundinaceae Stem Extract, Glycerin*, Diatomaceous Earth, Olive Glucoside, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar Gum)*, Papaversomniferum Seeds, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract*, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Betaine, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract*, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract*, Morus Nigra Leaf Extract, Fulvic Acid, Lilium Candidum (Madonna Lily) Lear Cell Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Meteorite Powder (Landed in Morocco), Mandelic Acid, Pearl Powder, Montmorillonite (French Green Clay), Citrus Limonum Peel Powder, Charcoal Powder, Amber Powder, Pacific Yew Branch Tip (Taxus Brevifolia), Japanese Green Tea Powder, Citric Acid, Silver Ions, Prunus Avium (Cherry), Seed Powder, Olea Europaea Seed Powder, Pinus Sylvestris (Pin) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
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🌿 An intensive pre-wash treatment that helps detox your scalp and give you healthier hair. Restores balance to your scalp, whether you need soothing repair or a gentle detox. Helps defend against sebum and product build-up.
🌿What a pre-shampoo treatment can do for your hair:
INGREDIENTS: Water deionized/purified, colza oil ferment, apricot seed powder, radish root + coconut milk, amino acid conditioning agent, rose of jericho, milk thistle seed oil, meadowfoam seed oil, plant sugar, elderberry extract, evening primrose oil, bamboo isoflavones, japanese bloodgrass, black spruce, wild siberian fir, organic juniper, organic pine oil, lactic acid